Month: June 2017

Fun on the Farm! Did you know? Saffron, a spice typically used in Mediterranean cooking, is actually the pollen of a fall-blooming crocus, Crocus sativus, that has been harvested and purified. What’s Growing On? Oh for the love of rain!!!! I love that fact that Mother Nature is watering my plants for me, but this is… Read more

Fun on the Farm! Did you know, the word “squash” comes from the Narragansett Native American word “Askutasquash”, which translates to ‘raw’ or ‘uncooked’. There are many varieties of squash, ranging from pattipans and zucchini to hubbard and butternuts. Did you also know, squash is closely related to both cucumbers and melons?? Pretty cool, huh?!… Read more